Charles Windeyer (1780-1855), magistrate, emigrated to Australia in 1828, having worked as a journalist, publisher and parliamentary reporter in London. On arrival in New South Wales, he took up a large grant of land in the Hunter Valley, but remained in Sydney to find work to support his large family. He was appointed chief clerk to the bench of magistrates and later to the position of assistant superintendent of police. In 1833 he was appointed second police magistrate for the town and port of Sydney and by 1839 was officially known as senior police magistrate. He was appointed Sydney's first mayor when it was incorporated as a city in 1842.
Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Charles Windeyer (age 50 in 1830)
Jim Windeyer (16 portraits)
Jennifer Lockhart (7 portraits)
James Lockhart (7 portraits)
Alison I. Lockhart (7 portraits)
Catherine M. Crouch (7 portraits)
Robert F. Windeyer (7 portraits)
On one level The Companion talks about the most famous and frontline Australians, but on another it tells us about ourselves.
Family affections are preserved in a fine selection of intimate portraits.
Encompassing the 1820s to the 2020s, Time and Line showcases the depth and extent of our drawing collection.
